(Jan. 31, 2012) -- The RV Industry Association's recent local RV retail show publicity efforts have resulted in show information and RV lifestyle stories being published in multiple media outlets this year. "Coverage has been positive with the focus placed on innovative products as well as the large crowds and strong sales being reported at the shows," said Bill Baker.

(Jan. 31, 2012) -- According to a study by the National Academy of Science, a growing population of huge pythons appears to be wiping out large numbers of raccoons, opossums, bobcats and other mammals in the Everglades, reports the Seattle Post Intelligencer.

(Jan. 31, 2012) -- The high cost of gasoline and airfare, coupled with an unstable economy, have local resort representatives expecting a boom in inexpensive, close-to-home vacations for the 2012 season, reports the Evansville Courier & Press.

(Jan. 31, 2012) -- EK2 TPMS wireless tire pressure monitoring systems are based on the latest wireless sensor technology. Newly designed, flow through sensor technology (EK215G) allows users to add or remove air from tires without removing sensors. This new, low maintenance designs saves time and money for RVers, said Holmes.

(Jan. 31, 2012) -- Out & About Live reports that the White Arches Caravans Group is celebrating its 40th Anniversary by giving away a total of £5,000 worth of prizes to 40 lucky winners.

(Jan. 31, 2012) --"Although this quarterly increase was weaker than expected, it still managed to represent a modest improvement relative to the third-quarter 2011 consumer spending increase of 1.7 percent," said Ferley. "However, we assume that strengthening labor markets at the end of 2011 will start to provide a modest boost to consumer spending in the current quarter with the pace of growth strengthening slightly to 2.5 percent."

(Jan. 31, 2012) -- Keystone RV Company’s Fuzion toy hauler division announced today the appointment of Tim Markel as product manager.  A 10-year industry veteran, Markel most recently served as Keystone Raptor district sales manager for the east and southwest.

(Jan. 31, 2012) -- “I’m happy to share the beauty of the Mountain State with visitors here and abroad,” Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said. “We have so much to offer, from our beautiful state parks, to world-class skiing and whitewater rafting, to top-notch shopping and dining. Start planning your trip today and discover what makes West Virginia so wild and wonderful.”

(Jan. 31, 2012) -- The Los Angeles Times reports that in a standoff with federal forest officials, Caltrans is proposing to abandon California Highway 39 -- a popular, cliff-hanging highway in the San Gabriel Mountains -- because it is too expensive to maintain.

(Jan. 31, 2012) -- The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands reservation system will be open for Sebago Lake State Park campground reservations only on Feb. 1, and for all state park campgrounds at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, according to BPL officials.